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need Vidhi and steps for Devasi Pratikaman
Here is a simple, authentic vidhi (procedure) and step‑by‑step flow for Devāsī (evening) Pratikraman. I am keeping it easy to follow, and I note small differences where Shwetāmbara and Digambara traditions vary.
What Devāsī Pratikraman means
- Devāsī = the second part of the day (evening). It is daily self‑review, repentance, forgiveness, and fresh resolve.
When to do it
- Ideal time: soon after sunset, preferably within one muhūrta (about 48 minutes). If that’s not possible, do it as early in the evening as you can with full shraddhā.
What you need (Samagri)
- Clean asan (mat), simple clean clothes (preferably white), muhapatti, nearby clean place for Kayotsarga.
- Pratikraman/Avashyak sutra book in your tradition.
- If you keep a pachchakhan (temporary vow) list, keep it with you.
Basic spirit of the ritual
- Ahimsā, maitri (friendliness), kshamā (forgiveness), and inner equanimity (sāmāyik). Do every step slowly, mindfully, and without hurry.
Step‑by‑step Vidhi (Shwetāmbara Avashyakas) Shwetāmbara daily Avashyak order is traditionally: 1) Sāmāyik 2) Chauvisattho/Stavan 3) Vandana 4) Pratikraman 5) Kayotsarga (Kausagga) 6) Pratyākhyān. 1) Āchaman–Prārambh - Sit on a clean asan facing a clean direction. Set the intention to become calm and non‑violent in mind, speech, and body. 2) Sāmāyik grahan (take sāmāyik) - Recite Navkar Mantra; take Sāmāyik pachchakhan (to remain in equanimity for the duration of Pratikraman). 3) Chauvisattho / Stavan - Stuti of the 24 Tirthankars (e.g., Logassa Sutra) as per your paddhati. 4) Vandana - Guru vandana (bowing to sadhus/sadhvīs mentally if not present); cultivate vinay (humility). 5) Pratikraman (core) - Iriyāvahiyam: seeking pardon for harm done while moving about. - Tassa Uttari–Annattha: correction/atonement for lapses. - Alochanā: honest confession of today’s faults (mind/speech/body). - Pratikraman: repentance for those faults. - Khamemi Savve Jivā / Micchāmi Dukkadam: forgive and seek forgiveness. - Pratyākhyān: resolve not to repeat the faults (take practical, doable resolves). 6) Kayotsarga (Kausagga) - Stand or sit steady, motionless awareness of the soul; let go of attachment/aversion. Maintain gentle, steady breathing and recall the pure qualities of the Self. 7) Samāpti (conclusion) - Mangalik/Navkar; universal friendship prayer; conclude sāmāyik properly (samāpti sutra). Keep maitri bhāva alive after you rise.
Step‑by‑step Vidhi (Digambara Avashyakas) Digambara daily Avashyakas are: 1) Sāmāyik 2) Stavan (Deva vandan) 3) Vandana (Guru vandan) 4) Pratikraman 5) Kayotsarga 6) Pratyākhyān.
- The inner meanings are the same as above. The sutra texts/wording and sequence within each limb may differ based on your community’s paddhati. Follow your local Digambara paddhati for the exact recitations.
How long it takes
- Commonly about one muhūrta (~48 minutes). If needed, do a shorter nīti with the same bhāva (see below).
A simple “Short Devāsī Pratikraman” (when you are tight on time, but still wish to keep daily niyam)
- Navkar Mantra (with deep focus).
- Sāmāyik sankalp and a minute of silent equanimity.
- Logassa (or brief stavan) with devotion.
- Alochanā in your own words for the day’s faults.
- Khamemi Savve Jivā; Micchāmi Dukkadam (truly feel forgiveness).
- Small, specific pratyākhyān for tomorrow (e.g., “I will speak calmly; I will avoid needless harm to tiny beings”).
- 2–3 minutes Kayotsarga.
- Mangalik/Navkar and samāpti.
Important notes to keep it authentic
- Always prefer your sangh/ācārya‑approved paddhati book for the exact sutras and order.
- Keep a soft voice, steady posture, and pure intention; avoid disturbance to any living beings around you.
- If you missed the ideal time, still do it sincerely; humility and truthfulness are the heart of Pratikraman.
If you need the exact sutra texts (original) as per your tradition’s paddhati, say “Shwetāmbara” or “Digambara” and language preference, and I will provide the authentic text and simple arth accordingly.
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